Record-Breaking Player Count for Marvel Rivals After Season 1 Launch

Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

Marvel Rivals has achieved a new peak in concurrent players, surpassing its previous record following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game saw a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly exceeding its previous high of 480,990 during its launch week.

Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Night of New Content

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the surge in player numbers. This includes:

• New playable characters
• A brand-new game map
• Game performance improvements and optimizations
• A revamped ranked tier system
• A fresh Battle Pass

The influx of new content clearly resonated with players, leading to the record-breaking concurrent player count. The season's narrative revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, with the Fantastic Four joining the fight against this vampiric threat.

For detailed patch notes, including specific character adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.

Mod Support Removed in New Update

The update, while delivering exciting new content, also removed support for community-created mods. The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, including custom skins and other alterations. This change aims to combat cheating and maintain fair gameplay.

Community reaction is mixed. While some mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others support the move to protect the game's integrity and prevent cheating in a free-to-play model reliant on cosmetic purchases.